TABASSAM VIJIJINI

Established on November 25, 2023, in Bukavu, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the apolitical, non-denominational, and non-profit organization named TABASSAM VIJIJINI is constituted in accordance with Law 004/2001 of July 20, 2001.

The headquarters is located in Bukavu, and the organization will carry out its activities throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with field offices in various provinces.

Education

Construction and rehabilitation of schools, pedagogical reinforcement.

Job creation and vocational training

Masonry, mechanics, tailoring, agriculture, etc.

Protection

Resolution of ethnic conflicts, child protection

Food security and livelihoods

Pastoral agriculture, small businesses.

Health

Construction and rehabilitation of hospitals/health centers, provision of medical equipment, staff training.

Crisis management and humanitarian emergencies

Food assistance, school kits, cash distribution, non-food kits.

Rural infrastructure

Construction and rehabilitation of agricultural access roads

EDUCATION

Strategic Objectives

Improve access to and quality of primary and post-primary education
Build and rehabilitate school infrastructure
Strengthen teachers’ pedagogical capacities

Technical Options

Infrastructure: Modular construction with reinforced local materials
Alternative Programs: Community schools and remedial education
Training: Continuous teacher development (pedagogy, PSS)

Operational Constraints

High material costs
Land tenure uncertainty
Security challenges
Shortage of qualified teachers

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Strategic Objectives

Develop short courses (masonry, mechanics, tailoring, agriculture)
Facilitate beneficiaries’ professional integration

Technical Options

Modular Centers: 6–12 month programs with alternation
Entrepreneurship: Microcredits and start-up kits
Partnerships: Collaboration with local businesses for internships

Viability

Minimal infrastructure
Modest costs
Quick results

PROTECTION AND PEACE

Strategic Objectives

Reduce inter-community tensions
Protect vulnerable children
Establish reporting mechanisms

Technical Options

Mediation: Local inter-community peace committees
Awareness: Child rights, GBV prevention
Reception Centers: Specialized referral mechanisms

Operational Constraints

Factional resistance
Need for impartiality
Local legitimacy required

Construction and rehabilitation of schools, pedagogical reinforcement.